How selective is JS8012 compared with other JUPAS programmes?

By latest admission median (4.2), JS8012 ranks #226 among 382 scored programmes on ubanding, and #33 of 73 in Social Science, Psychology, #5 of 26 at The Education University of Hong Kong. Rankings use median score only and are not official university ranks.

UGC-fundedBachelor's DegreeSocial Science, Psychology Education, Teacher Training

JS8012Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sociology and Community Studies and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Geography)

社會學與社區研究榮譽社會科學學士及地理教育榮譽學士

The Education University of Hong Kong

JUPAS JS8012 is Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sociology and Community Studies and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Geography) at The Education University of Hong Kong. 2025 admission median: 4.2 (LQ 4.2). Among 382 scored JUPAS programmes tracked here, it ranks #226 by latest median. Within Social Science, Psychology, rank #33 of 73 (subject average median 4.3). At The Education University of Hong Kong: #5 of 26 programmes. Competition ratio 26.2 (~26 applicants/place). Interview: 選擇性. Below: multi-year scores, requirements and FAQ.

Admission score (2025)

4.2Lower quartile 4.2

Competition ratio (2025)

26.2

Intake

Fee / year

HK$47,000

HK rank (by median)

#226/ 382

Rank at university

#5/ 26

Rank in Social Science, Psychology

#33/ 73

Admission Data（2025）

Admission Score (Index)

Median4.2/ level 7 (avg per subject)

2Lower quartile 4.27 (5**)

Based on the average level of best subjects — the higher the number, the higher the entry bar (max 7 = 5**).

Competition Ratio

26.2about 26 applicants per place

Application & Admission Statistics (2025)

Total Applicants

Band A (Choices 1–3) applicants

Band A share 100%

Band A share

100%

Places offered

Applicant Distribution by Choice Band

Band A(1–3)11100%

Band B(4–6)00%

Band C(7–10)00%

Band D(11–15)00%

Band E(16–20)00%

"Bands" group applicants by where they placed this programme among their JUPAS choices (Band A = choices 1–3, the most sought-after). A higher Band A share indicates a more competitive programme. Places offered is the programme intake. Data from public JUPAS admission statistics, for reference only.

JS8012 Multi-year Admission Scores

Year-by-year admission median and lower quartile for JUPAS JS8012 (Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sociology and Community Studies and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Geography)). Use this series to judge whether competition is rising or easing — not as a guaranteed cut-off.

Year	Median	Lower Q	vs prev
2025	4.2	4.2	—

Subject context: average median in Social Science, Psychology is 4.3. JS8012 at 4.2 is below that subject average.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

Chinese

English

Mathematics (Compulsory)

Citizenship / LS

Accepts Maths Extension M1/M2Interview：選擇性Band A share 100%

JS8012 Interview

According to programme data, JUPAS JS8012 (Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sociology and Community Studies and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Geography)) interview status is: 選擇性. Interview format, weighting and schedule can change each cycle — always confirm on the official JUPAS / university page before applying.

Scoring Method

2026：Best 5（max weight ×6）

英文H地理H數延 (M1/M2)I

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the JS8012 admission score?: Based on 2025 data, the admission median score for The Education University of Hong Kong Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sociology and Community Studies and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Geography) (JUPAS JS8012) is 4.2, with a lower quartile of 4.2.
How competitive is JS8012 (Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sociology and Community Studies and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Geography)) at The Education University of Hong Kong?: In 2025, the competition ratio for JUPAS JS8012 was 26.2 — about 26 applicants per place.
What is the tuition fee for Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sociology and Community Studies and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Geography)?: The annual tuition fee is HK$47,000.
Does JS8012 require an interview?: JUPAS JS8012 (Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sociology and Community Studies and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Geography)) interview status: 選擇性. Check the official JUPAS page for the latest interview format and weighting.
What are the minimum entry requirements for Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sociology and Community Studies and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Geography)?: The minimum DSE subject requirements are: Chinese 3, English 3, Mathematics 2, Citizenship & Social Development 1.
How selective is JS8012 compared with other JUPAS programmes?: By latest admission median (4.2), JS8012 ranks #226 among 382 scored programmes on ubanding, and #33 of 73 in Social Science, Psychology, #5 of 26 at The Education University of Hong Kong. Rankings use median score only and are not official university ranks.